A 79-year-old client, recently widowed, says to the nurse, "My wife kept up our condominium single-handedly, and now my kids expect me to cook and clean for myself. I'm not lazy, but I don't know how to cook and I've burnt myself twice just frying up what was supposed to be bacon and eggs. I'm so frustrated and I've already lost 10 lb this month." Which initial nursing statement should the nurse make to the client?
A. "I'm calling the doctor immediately to obtain a homemaker for you!"
B. "Seems as if you feel lost without your wife and maybe a bit ignored by your children."
C. "First things first. What are you doing eating bacon and eggs? That's not a good meal for you."
D. "Meals-on-Wheels can help you minimize the frustration you are having cooking. Are you a member of the local senior center?"
Answer: B. "Seems as if you feel lost without your wife and maybe a bit ignored by your children."
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